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Microplastics from textile origin – emission and reduction measures
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This paper reviews the emission of fibrous microplastics from synthetic textiles during washing and their pathway through wastewater treatment plants into aquatic environments. It also summarizes available reduction measures such as laundry filters and fiber-releasing fabric design modifications.
Emission of fibrous microplastics from synthetic textile washing to the aquatic environment via wastewater treatment plant and reduction measures.
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